Welcome

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is the only national volunteer health agency in the United States dedicated solely to the fight against myasthenia gravis. MGFA serves patients, their families and caregivers through a network of chapters, support groups and programs. Each chapter shares the vision of a world without MG.

What is myasthenia gravis (MG)?

Myasthenia gravis (pronounced My-as-theen-ee-a Grav-us) comes from the Greek and Latin words meaning "grave muscular weakness." The most common form of MG is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups. To learn more click here.

MG Awareness at the Today Show

Throughout the month of June, MG Awareness has been in full swing, and on the picture perfect morning of June 24, 2015 it was no different. At least thirty-five MG patients and their supporters, along with staff members of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America and MG Walk office, rallied to raise awareness of MG on NBC’s nationally televised Today Show! Read more here.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America 2015 Awards

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is proud to announce its 2015 awards for outstanding service and contributions to the MG Community. To learn more about this year's honorees click here.

MG Parents on Facebook

Are you a Parent of an MG Child? If so, you may be interested in MG Parents on Facebook. This is a Facebook page where parents can share their concerns, their triumphs, information and ideas. Take a look by searching MG Parents, or click here.

Have you heard?! Yeah, #IhaveheardofMG!

Sandra Hardin, Florida, has started to make a splash for myasthenia gravis through Facebook and now on Twitter with her poster about MG. You can join the effort by simply creating your own I have heard of MG poster, taking a photo and uploading it to Twitter at #IhaveheardofMG. In your “poster” tell us your name, briefly tell what MG is and encourage readers to share themselves. You can see what others have Tweeted by going to Twitter.com and searching for #IhaveheardofMG. Get the word out! For more information about MG, visit www.myasthenia.org.

TEAM ENDurance MG

The MGFA is thrilled to announce a new awareness and fundraising initiative…Team ENDurance MG! This exciting program will empower all participants to raise funds for the MGFA and spread awareness about myasthenia gravis while training & participating in a “bucket list” activity such as a half or full marathon, triathlon or even an obstacle course race in mud! Learn more here!

Research News -- MG Vaccine? New Targets? New Diagnostics?

The MGFA reached out to Dr. Jon Lindstrom, whose work, along with co-investigators, has focused on the possibility of a vaccine for MG as reported recently in the Journal of Immunology. Read more here.

Vehicle Donation

We are now able to accept vehicle donations. For more information, click here.

New Research Funding Announcement

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America requests submission of proposals to support investigations that are focused, innovative, and highly likely to produce fundamental alterations in the understanding of myasthenia gravis and related disorders. Read more here.

Alexion Myasthenia Gravis Clinical Trial

Alexion Pharmaceuticals is conducting a clinical trial to determine if eculizumab is effective for the treatment of patients with refractory generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). Learn more here.

Meet Our 2015 MG Walk Heroes

The MG Walk, has named "MG Walk Heroes" across each of the cities in which the Walks are taking place across the nation. Click here to read these heroes' stories.

Rituximab Trial in Phase II

The Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) is currently looking for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) to be part of a research study. Read more here

Imuran Shortage

The American Society of Health System Pharmacists reported a shortage of Imuran. For more details, please click here.

June Awareness

June is MG Awareness Month!

Take a moment to make others aware of MG. Wear your MG T-shirt, join an MG Walk, tell your story and talk about MG at your house of worship, club or other gathering. To learn more about MG’s personal impact, read the patient stories here , new ones will be added regularly this month. Check out the MGFA Facebook here and follow us on Twitter here. Join the Twitter campaign #IhaveheardofMG adding your name and photo to the many who have shared theirs. Consider what else you can do by checking out The Top Ten Thingsyou can do in your community for June Awareness Month.

Upcoming Events

2015- MG Walks began March 7! There will be an MG Walk in conjunction with the National Conference May 1click here for complete schedule.

There is no known cure for MG, but there are effective treatments that allow many-but not all-people with MG to lead full lives. Although the treatments will not cure MG, patients may have significant improvement in their muscle strength.